friLingue Braunwald Autumn Language Camp

The friLingue Braunwald Autumn Language Camp is a residential language camp for children and teenagers aged 8 to 17, held in Braunwald, a car-free village known as the sunny terrace of the Glarus region of Switzerland. The camp is run by friLingue, a Swiss organiser of language camps at its own alpine locations, and offers an intensive but playful way to spend the autumn holidays making measurable progress in English or German. Each week includes twenty language lessons, held from Monday to Friday in the morning in groups of around six participants. Young, motivated teachers work with communicative methods such as role play, theatre, games and audiovisual tools, and the focus is on practical language usage and confidence in speaking. All levels are accepted, from complete beginners to proficient speakers. Afternoons are dedicated to exploring the surroundings, with three excursions and two workshops every week, outdoor activities and an evening programme after dinner. The camp takes place at the Adrenalin Backpacker Hostel, which offers dormitory and multi-bed rooms as standard, three large terraces with views of the Tödi, a bar serving syrup and other non-alcoholic drinks, a foosball table and a pool table. Upgrades to smaller rooms, including double and single rooms with private or shared bathrooms, are available for a weekly supplement. Meals are homemade and served on a full-board basis, and supervision is provided around the clock. The package includes language tuition, excursions, workshops, evening activities, full-board accommodation and registration fees, as well as airport transfer from and to Zurich Airport. Braunwald itself is reachable from Zurich in just over an hour, and the village is completely car-free, which makes it a safe and peaceful setting for younger campers. Arrival is on Sunday, and departure is on Saturday afternoon or on Sunday for children with a booked return transfer. Sessions start on Sundays from late September to October, with stays from one to four weeks, and a certificate of attendance is issued at the end of the camp. The camp suits families looking for a trusted Swiss residential setting where a child can combine language learning with an active outdoor autumn holiday. Availability, dates and prices may change; please confirm details directly with the camp provider before making travel arrangements.